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Genre: Contemporary Women's Fiction
Three women. Three secrets. A deadly silence.
Kate is a psychologist juggling work, finances, children, and her ailing relationship to Ryan, a musician too engrossed with his band to help at home. She finds herself nostalgic about her first love.
Tori, the owner of a successful second-hand clothing and furniture store, is determined to protect her son from the truth about his past, adamant that he will never meet his father.
When glamorous Shelley, now married to Kate’s first love Daryl, arrives in town, uncomfortable truths start to emerge.
Will Kate, Tori and Shelley confront the past that shaped them? What are the consequences of speaking out? Of keeping silent?
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Three women. Three secrets. A deadly silence.
Kate is a psychologist juggling work, finances, children, and her ailing relationship to Ryan, a musician too engrossed with his
band to help at home. She finds herself nostalgic about her first love.
Tori, the owner of a successful second-hand clothing and furniture store, is determined to protect her son from the truth about his past, adamant that he will never meet his father.
When glamorous Shelley, a professional footballer now married to Kate’s first love Daryl, arrives in town, uncomfortable truths start to emerge.
Will Kate, Tori and Shelley confront the past that shaped them? What are the consequences of speaking out? Of keeping silent?
Three women. Three secrets. A deadly silence.
Kate is a psychologist juggling work, finances, children, and her ailing relationship to Ryan, a musician too engrossed with his
band to help at home. She finds herself nostalgic about her first love.
Tori, the owner of a successful second-hand clothing and furniture store, is determined to protect her son from the truth about his past, adamant that he will never meet his father.
When glamorous Shelley, a professional footballer now married to Kate’s first love Daryl, arrives in town, uncomfortable truths start to emerge.
Will Kate, Tori and Shelley confront the past that shaped them? What are the consequences of speaking out? Of keeping silent?
‘A dark and twisty novel about entangled lives, interlaced with mistakes, that will leave you thinking about the behaviour you are willing (and unwilling) to walk past every day.’
Casey Nott, Author
‘Raw and real. The ambiguous and so often unseen nature of domestic abuse is explored in this gripping tale of three women. Skinner deftly draws a slice of life narrative that, uncomfortable though it may be, hits home how vital it is for us to use our voice.’
Sarah Todman, Author
‘... explores coercive control, yet you’ll be uplifted by the friendships. Skinner’s skill in showing how inconspicuous events leading up to harm can be when lived in real time, verges on breathtaking. 5 stars.’
Cate Sawyer, Author
‘Raw, unflinching, this novel deftly tackles the danger of staying silent about one of the most insidious and challenging issues of our time.’
Claudine Tinellis, Author, Podcaster, Course Presenter
‘Pitch-perfect in its depiction of young mothers in the pretty suburbs, juggling married life, kids, jobs, friendships. The pace quickens as the mysteries deepen and violence escalates. Ordinary life illuminated with
great insight. Skinner is a new powerful voice worth listening to.’
Mary, Book Reviewer & Social Worker
‘Entwining storylines, driven by years of secrets and regret, propel the plot towards a heart-wrenching climax. An essential read for those seeking stories of empowerment and recovery.’
Jack Roney, Author, Podcaster, and retired Police Officer
‘Secrets in suburbia, the complexities of female friendship and motherhood, and the myriad guises of violence against women are explored in Jo Skinner’s gripping second novel, A World of Silence, a compassionate and sharp commentary of life in middle-class Brisbane.’
Poppy Gee, Award-winning Crime Writer
‘Seen through the eyes of best friends Kate and Tori, we discover the hidden truths and uneasy pacts which can lurk beneath the surface of even the most perfect-looking of families. Unflinching yet empathetic,
fast-paced yet lyrical, A World of Silence will linger in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page.’
Kyra Geddes, Author
‘Skinner does not shy away from the taboo topics of domestic violence and coercive control. This book explores the personal side to these stories, illustrating that there is no one type of perpetrator, and no one
type of victim. With relatable characters who don’t always make the wisest decisions under pressure, Skinner presents an accurate snapshot of suburban Australian life and the importance of speaking up.’
Eileen O’Hely, Author
'This stunning novel is a reminder of how the silence of women protects the perpetrators. Written in glittering prose and possessing an authenticity that only someone at the frontline of humanity could deliver, A World of Silence is a reminder to use our voices, own our truth and advocate for others. An intricately drawn story that leaves an indelible mark in the imagination.'
Anne Freeman, award-winning author
'Brooding and lyrical, unease stalks the pages of this probing, absorbing tale. With uncanny precision, Skinner interrogates coercive abuse through the lives of three women friends. Each harbours a secret and the heavy silence surrounding these enables a tragic event.' Gillian Wills, Author and arts writer
‘Set in Brisbane, Australia, this novel brings colour to the too-often overlooked lives of everyday women, revealing that there is always more to a person than meets the eye. Readers are immersed in the lives
of psychologist Kate and single mother Tori through Skinner’s seamless perspective switches.’
Lara McCormack, Reviewer
‘A dark and twisty novel about entangled lives, interlaced with mistakes, that will leave you thinking about the behaviour you are willing (and unwilling) to walk past every day.’
Casey Nott, Author
‘Raw and real. The ambiguous and so often unseen nature of domestic abuse is explored in this gripping tale of three women. Skinner deftly draws a slice of life narrative that, uncomfortable though it may be, hits home how vital it is for us to use our voice.’
Sarah Todman, Author
‘... explores coercive control, yet you’ll be uplifted by the friendships. Skinner’s skill in showing how inconspicuous events leading up to harm can be when lived in real time, verges on breathtaking. 5 stars.’
Cate Sawyer, Author
‘Raw, unflinching, this novel deftly tackles the danger of staying silent about one of the most insidious and challenging issues of our time.’
Claudine Tinellis, Author, Podcaster, Course Presenter
‘Pitch-perfect in its depiction of young mothers in the pretty suburbs, juggling married life, kids, jobs, friendships. The pace quickens as the mysteries deepen and violence escalates. Ordinary life illuminated with
great insight. Skinner is a new powerful voice worth listening to.’
Mary, Book Reviewer & Social Worker
‘Entwining storylines, driven by years of secrets and regret, propel the plot towards a heart-wrenching climax. An essential read for those seeking stories of empowerment and recovery.’
Jack Roney, Author, Podcaster, and retired Police Officer
‘Secrets in suburbia, the complexities of female friendship and motherhood, and the myriad guises of violence against women are explored in Jo Skinner’s gripping second novel, A World of Silence, a compassionate and sharp commentary of life in middle-class Brisbane.’
Poppy Gee, Award-winning Crime Writer
‘Seen through the eyes of best friends Kate and Tori, we discover the hidden truths and uneasy pacts which can lurk beneath the surface of even the most perfect-looking of families. Unflinching yet empathetic,
fast-paced yet lyrical, A World of Silence will linger in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page.’
Kyra Geddes, Author
‘Skinner does not shy away from the taboo topics of domestic violence and coercive control. This book explores the personal side to these stories, illustrating that there is no one type of perpetrator, and no one
type of victim. With relatable characters who don’t always make the wisest decisions under pressure, Skinner presents an accurate snapshot of suburban Australian life and the importance of speaking up.’
Eileen O’Hely, Author
'This stunning novel is a reminder of how the silence of women protects the perpetrators. Written in glittering prose and possessing an authenticity that only someone at the frontline of humanity could deliver, A World of Silence is a reminder to use our voices, own our truth and advocate for others. An intricately drawn story that leaves an indelible mark in the imagination.'
Anne Freeman, award-winning author
'Brooding and lyrical, unease stalks the pages of this probing, absorbing tale. With uncanny precision, Skinner interrogates coercive abuse through the lives of three women friends. Each harbours a secret and the heavy silence surrounding these enables a tragic event.' Gillian Wills, Author and arts writer
‘Set in Brisbane, Australia, this novel brings colour to the too-often overlooked lives of everyday women, revealing that there is always more to a person than meets the eye. Readers are immersed in the lives
of psychologist Kate and single mother Tori through Skinner’s seamless perspective switches.’
Lara McCormack, Reviewer
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